Chapter 6
Lynn and Peter talked longer into the afternoon, slowly watching the storm break away and the night sky greeted them with dancing stars. They talked of the past; their last adventure and what they had been doing since. Somewhere within their bonding, Lynn had fallen asleep and now was warm in bed in the hideout. Not just anyone's' bed. This particular bed belonged to Peter. She had been the only girl he allowed to rest there. Lynn felt glad as a child to learn that not one of her relatives had lain there. Now she felt honored to know that none has laid there since.
She was awake, yet refused to get up. Although she told herself to raise from the toasty bed she still couldn't make her muscles move. It was then that the voices made their presents known. It was Peter and Tiger Lily. If she turned around now, they were sure to stop talking. And Lynn was too curious to make her conscious state known. With her eyes still closed she listened.
"Make her go back, Eagle."
"Tiger Lily, Hook kidnapped her. He tends to do that to the Darling women."
"She is not wanted here."
"Well that's not true. We had fun the last time she was here. So I want her around."
"Our game has no room for her."
"Then we'll start a new game."
"Does Eagle not like my game no more?"
Lynn could imagine Peter shrugging, "It was a fun game. But why do we always have to play games where you and I are…..are….. Rulers?"
"We make mighty pair. Unstoppable in life and in love."
"Love?"
Oh great she said the 'L' word.
"Yes love. Tiger Lily loves Flying Eagle."
"Maybe we should stop playing."
"Maybe the girl needs to go."
"No, I think she's gonna stay."
"If she stay, I go."
Lynn waited until her stomping feet grew silent before turning around, "Well, that was interesting."